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George Mason University: Chinese (Domestic)
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Country: United States
Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
School: George Mason University
Dates of Program: May 28, 2024 - July 13, 2024
Program Type: Summer Domestic
Program Level: Year 1 , Year 2 ,
Classroom/Study Hours:
| Year One | Year Two | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits offered | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Number of Classroom Hours per week | 25 | 25 | ||||
| Number of Self-Study/Homework Hours per week | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Number of Hours With a Language Partner per week | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Number of Hours of Other Activities per week | Varies | Varies | ||||
Textbook:
Year One - Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 1, Textbook (Paperback, Simplified)
Year One - Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, 4th Ed., Workbook (Paperback, Simplified)
Year One - Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, 4th Ed., Character Workbook (Paperback, Simplified & Traditional)
Year One - Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, 4th Ed., Workbook (Paperback, Simplified)
Year One - Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, 4th Ed., Character Workbook (Paperback, Simplified & Traditional)
Year One - Shorter Columbia Anthology of Traditional Chinese Literature (E-book, GMU Library provides this book for free)
Year Two - Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, 4th Ed., Textbook (Paperback, Simplified)
Year Two - Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, 4th Ed., Workbook (Paperback, Simplified)
Year Two - Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, 4th Ed., Character Workbook (Paperback, Simplified & Traditional)
Year Two - Shorter Columbia Anthology of Traditional Chinese Literature (E-book, GMU Library provides this book for free)
Program Details
The program will take place at George Mason University's Fairfax campus. Students will live on campus and participate in immersive Chinese language courses, cultural activities, and local visits within the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. The program runs for seven weeks and students will have regular class meetings and cultural events beyond campus.
Please email us to request the program curriculum.
Prerequisites:
Year One: None
Year Two: Students should have completed the equivalent of one year-long study in the target language.
Students who successfully complete their summer study of Chinese with Project GO/Mason will be prepared to achieve an ILR proficiency rating of Level 1 or higher. In addition, students will gain an advanced understanding of Chinese culture and society through Project GO/Mason's full-spectrum approach to intercultural communication and exchange.
Program Website: U.S. - Project Go: Chinese Language
Application Deadline: February 27, 2024
Separate application?: No, a separate application is not needed.
How to Apply:
To submit an application, please visit https://www.rotcprojectgo.org/apply-now to apply through the Project GO central application system.
Once accepted to the program, students will be required to visit MasonAbroad and complete the required materials. You will receive an email with information about this process.